CDS reviews Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal; 244 flight cadets commissioned
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, on 13 December 2025, where 244 flight cadets, including 29 women, were commissioned.
Summary
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, on 13 December 2025 and conferred the President's Commission on the flight cadets of the 216 Course. At the Air Force Academy parade, 244 flight cadets, 215 men and 29 women, graduated as Flying Officers of the Indian Air Force. Flying Officer Tanishq Aggarwal received the President's Plaque and the Nawanagar Sword of Honour for standing first in the Pilot Course.
Key facts
- Date
- 13 December 2025
- Place
- Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad
- Reviewing Officer
- General Anil Chauhan, CDS
- Course
- 216 Course
- Graduated
- 244 flight cadets (215 men, 29 women)
- Sword of Honour
- Flying Officer Tanishq Aggarwal (Pilot Course)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who was the Reviewing Officer of the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, on 13 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — General Anil Chauhan
PIB 2203490: General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, was the Reviewing Officer; the CAS, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, led a Kiran formation flypast.
Which award did Flying Officer Tanishq Aggarwal receive along with the President's Plaque at the AFA graduation parade on 13 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nawanagar Sword of Honour
PIB 2203490: Tanishq Aggarwal received the President's Plaque and the Nawanagar Sword of Honour for standing first in the Pilot Course.
Of the 244 flight cadets who graduated at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, on 13 December 2025, how many were women?
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Correct answer: C — 29
PIB 2203490: 244 flight cadets graduated, including 215 male and 29 female cadets.